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Antimicrobials used within Biologically Active Surfaces, are finding an increasing usage in coatings, construction products, plastics and textiles where antiallergy / antimold and health claims are made. These claims are based upon the ability of Antimicrobials to control the number of microbes that live on the surface of treated articles. The total market for Antimicrobials used within Biologically Active Surfaces was nearly $ 400 million in 2005.

This report provides in depth information on the market for Antimicrobials used within Biologically Active Surfaces. It includes interviews with over 200 manufacturers of products offering Biologically Active Surfaces.

In addition to profiles of 200 manufacturers, the report also provides an overview of the Antimicrobials used with value and volume data for each Antimicrobial. This is followed by a summary for each of the Antimicrobial suppliers that are active in this sector. Industry influences on this market segment, are also discussed including the impact of current and emerging regulations on the Antimicrobials used. The report concludes with forecasts for Antimicrobials used.

The scope of the study is North America and Western Europe. The overview section provides extended definitions, to provide the reader with a clear understanding of the technology involved. In addition, this section provides an analysis of Antimicrobial consumption by application and region. There is a profile of an ideal Antimicrobial as outlined by end users.

The company profiles section includes a discussion of the companies that have pioneered Antimicrobial development within Biologically Active Surfaces and examines how their available products and services are setting the standards.

In this report more than 200 endusers are profiled, and 20 of the most important Biocide suppliers are examined in depth. The base year for this study is 2005.

This report answers these sector questions:

What are the applications for Antimicrobials used within Biologically Active Surfaces (in section 1.1)?
What is the Antimicrobial consumption by application (in section 1.2)?
What are the Antimicrobial distribution channels (in section 1.3)?
What is the Antimicrobial gross margin analysis (in section 1.4)?
What is the Antimicrobial pricing for Biologically Active Surfaces by application (in section 1.5)?
What is the cost of using Antimicrobials by application (in section 1.6)?
What is the application methods for Antimicrobials (in section 1.7)?
What are the leading Antimicrobials used (in section 1.9)?
Who are the leading Biocide manufacturers (in section 1.10)?
Who are the leading Biocide suppliers (in section 1.11)?
Who are the leading Masterbatch producers (in section 1.11)?
Who are the leading Polymer producers (in section 1.11)?
What is the decision making process in selecting Antimicrobials (in section 1.13)?
What is the ideal Antimicrobial (in section 1.14)?
What is the results of market research in this area (in section 1.15) ?
What are the regulations for Antimicrobials (in section 1.16)?

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Laura Wood
Senior Manager
Research and Markets
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